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Our City Forest native plant garden at Martial Cottle

Urban Forestry Outdoor Classroom

$100,000

open space authority funds contributed to project

2018

project awarded

The Authority helped to fund the development and construction of an outdoor classroom and the installation of interpretive signage and trails at the Our City Forest Urban Forestry Educational Site at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose. Taken together, the classroom, signs, and trails showcase outdoor exhibits and provide facilitated and self-guided tours for the community, providing visitors a one-of-a-kind Urban Forest Education Center for learning about Santa Clara County's urban forest and its ecosystem, and how to engage in its growth, care, and protection.
Award Date:
May 9, 2018
Program:
Urban Grant Program
Location:
391 Chynoweth Ave, San Jose, CA 95136

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